Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Cambian Dilston College, Corbridge Hours: 37.5 per week, term time only Salary: £21,073.50 per annum Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge or perhaps you would like to begin a career in education? We are now recruiting for teaching assistants to join our school. The successful applicant will work as part of a team under the direction of a qualified teacher assisting pupils to access a broad curriculum, based on the National Curriculum. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills as well as being able to work flexibly in relation to tasks undertaken. Experience isn''t essential, we will give you all the training and support needed. Pay and Benefits Salary of £20,421.22 per annum5.6 weeks paid annual leave with 7.4 weeks unpaid (Term Time employees)Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years.Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. Person Specification Good written and verbal communication skills.Calm under pressure.Professional attitude and appearance.The ability to lead and be led.Experience of working with young people with additional needs.Good organisational skills.Assisting the Teacher/Class Lead in the preparation of the work that is to be carried out in class.Supporting students in lessons both on and off site.Supporting students to make progression with formal learning situations, with self-help skills, life skills and social understa